ABOUT US
At Bed Bath N’ Table we are in the business of helping our customers to turn their houses into homes where they can create wonderful and lasting memories with family and friends.
A true Australian owned business success story, we are proud of our unique, privately owned, family run, business that has been operating since 1976 with over 180 stores across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore (and growing!).
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a rare opportunity to join the Bed Bath N’ Table Product Team as the Product Developer for Seasonal Categories to manage the sourcing, section, development, and ranging of our Christmas and Easter categories.
From range planning, product design and development to sample approval, packaging development, and working with the VM Team for instore execution. As the Product Developer you will help play a part in brining sparkle and style to our customer’s festive celebrations where memories are made.
The main responsibilities of the Product Developer include (but are not limited to):
- Briefing the Design team on design requirements (or self-designing where possible) and preparing development briefs for suppliers.
- Planning and development of ranges based on previous season’s sales results and future trend direction.
- Researching overseas trend direction.
- Regular reviewing of competitor ranges within like categories.
- Liaising with offshore suppliers to understand their capabilities across all techniques and qualities.
- Sourcing and price negotiation with existing and new suppliers.
- Communication of range development and packaging criteria to suppliers.
- Liaising with the Graphic Design team on all new packaging/labelling requirements.
- Checking pre-production samples to ensure they meet the development specifications.
- Maintenance of samples and product photo library.
- Managing a dedicated Buying Administrator who manages the order raising and supplier liaison for packaging and label proofs and shipment time lines.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate for our new Product Developer will have:
- Relevant design / textile qualifications are prefered
- At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in a product development role within the Homewares industry including Seasonal range development
- Knowledge and understanding of the product development process
- Overseas sourcing capabilities and understanding of manufacturing processes
- Ability to negotiate with suppliers based on knowledge of the market
- Ability to manage and keep on top of a large amount of email correspondence
- Effectively deliver ranges on time that meet Bed Bath N’ Table’s standards every season
- Sound understanding of the competitor landscape – both locally and overseas
- Awareness of trends and when the timing is right for the Bed Bath N Table customer demographic
- Proficient with Microsoft office – Excel, Word and Outlook
WHAT WE OFFER
- The opportunity to work within a talented, passionate and dynamic Product Development and Design Team.
- A competitive salary package with tools of the trade provided
- Generous staff discount of 30% on full priced items and an additional 15% off reduced items so that you can create your own dream home
- Access to our Employee Assistance program to ensure that your well-being is continuously supported
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity and the next chapter in your career development, we would love to hear from you! Apply Now!